It’s great to work with a group of
people who are willing to ‘have a go’ and try working outside of their comfort
zone.
The group I worked with last week
were just like that. Their task was to run a training event for their
colleagues – not a presentation - but designing and running an interactive training
session, with less than 1 day to
prepare.
With training experience in the room
ranging from ‘none’ to ‘a little’, it was evident that this task was a huge
challenge to most and emotions ranged from apprehensive excitement to pure
nervousness.
The end result was amazing. Everyone surprised themselves as they
delivered interesting and participative sessions covering a whole range of work
related topics. What was particularly impressive was the creativity and fun
that was demonstrated.
The secret of success was clearly
down to two factors –
1 1) Preparation
2) Team support
2) Team support
Founder of Virgin – Sir Richard
Branson stated in one of his recent blogs that ‘One of the great
benefits of taking on challenges in your working life is that you and your team
learn to confront risk together’
Moving out of your comfort zone is
something that you need not do alone. In fact working with supportive
colleagues, in an open culture of feedback is one way of developing confidence
and ensuring positive results. Certainly
that was the case last week when team spirit provided the atmosphere and
environment for individual success.
Isn’t
it amazing what can be achieved when we feel supported and engaged to learn
something new?
Moving
out of your comfort zone can give you a great feeling of achievement and
success. Have a go - you may even enjoy
yourself!
Sharon Halliday
of People & Design Ltd - www.peopleanddesign.com
